Golden Trail Mix Recipe

Name: Golden Trail Mix Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 1½ cups Golden Deer Classic Roast makhana; ½ cup raw almonds; ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly broken; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; ½ cup dried cranberries or goji berries; ¼ cup golden raisins; 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao); ½ tsp cinnamon powder; ¼ tsp sea salt flakes; 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for a sweetened version)

5 minutesServes Makes about 4 cups

The ultimate energy snack for hikers, desk-workers, and anyone who needs sustained energy without a sugar crash. Golden Deer Classic Roast makhana forms the crunchy base, joined by nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a whisper of dark chocolate. No baking required — just toss and go.

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Ingredients

Method

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine Golden Deer makhana, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
2
If making the sweetened version: warm the maple syrup slightly, toss with the nut-makhana mix, and spread on a baking tray. Bake at 140°C for 8 minutes, then let cool completely for a crunchy praline effect. If unsweetened, skip this step.
3
Add dried cranberries, golden raisins, and dark chocolate chips to the cooled mix.
4
Sprinkle cinnamon powder and sea salt flakes. Toss everything gently with your hands — the chocolate chips will soften slightly from the warmth of the nuts but should mostly stay intact.
5
Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It will never last that long.
6
Portion into small bags for on-the-go snacking, or keep a big jar on your desk for mid-afternoon cravings.